The Result.

Our class sizes are small—often fewer than ten in a class—so we will know your name,
your strengths, your hopes. You will be expected to dig in, to venture into new ideas
and processes, to embrace challenge. Our faculty will make you think. Within the
intimate setting of Thompson House (our musical home), your vistas will be expanded!

And then, after four years of undergraduate study, the next steps hit. A final degree
recital. The last projects. Commencement.

Webster helps you as you go forward too. The connections that you've made here will
feed a network of friends, associates, and opportunities. Professors will write important
letters of recommendation. You'll be guided toward graduate study, or toward studio
and school teaching. We will help you with all the options out there.

Over four years of study you will acquire a comprehensive skill set, then integrate
elements of that skill set into your daily music making. As you demonstrate assimilation
of this skill set, you will also demonstrate the ability to use this new knowledge
to make choices, and to perform with an authentic, intelligent voice.

The lifetime of music-making... across and around the world... has just begun!

As you look at various music programs across the country, please do ask these questions and use this outline as a guide in decision making.

"My experience at Webster was one I can truly say shaped the person I have become. The Department of Music, with the rest of the school, is overflowing with a talent pool of staff and students that constantly kept me pushing and challenging myself. Webster's diverse environment forced me to become a more open-minded, well-rounded individual."

- Krystal Schieffer, BME '11

"From the second I stepped onto Webster's campus, I have felt at home, like part of a family. The Department of Music shares a solid bond because of its size and the cozy feel of Thompson House; but even as the Department expands, there is still the fundamental sincerity of people who care about each other. Creative people could not be more different, and my time at Webster has showed me that these differences are sometimes what unites us the most. Across the spectrum of disciplines, whether you're a composer, jazz pianist, vocalist, violinist, teacher, ad infinitum, Webster provides a support system that you don't find at other schools. There is no cut-throat environment here; everyone is encouraged to grow as an artist and musician in a manner that promotes confidence, inspiration, and success."

- Samantha Schmid, BA '11

"Webster University made me excited to go back to school for my master's degree. The professors, my advisor, and the staff were very helpful and flexible; they worked with my schedule as a working graduate student. They allowed me to basically get a "Beth degree," within my requirements. This knowledge was immediately applicable to my current job. When I look back now I am so pleased that I got to study with professors that are such talented, intelligent, professional and accomplished musicians. Webster was exactly what I needed and wanted."

- Beth Enloe Fritz, MA '05

"I thought Webster was perfect for my undergrad as it gave me the attention I needed. I never worried about getting lost in a sea of faces, and I wound up with excellent tools for graduate school. The low-stress environment also made it easier for me to learn my way around the stage as I was able to openly experiment with new ideas. Furthermore, Webster, unlike other smaller universities, gave me the opportunity to work with some important figures in opera, like Christine Brewer. Webster is definitely the way to go."

- Maddy Pessin, BM '11

"The staff, students, ensembles, and facilities are all dedicated to making music better and understanding it more fully. I appreciate knowing every time I walk into a classroom in Thompson Music Building this is the goal. Webster was a wonderful fit for me."

- Gabriel Maichel, BME '13

"Webster was truly an amazing experience. I loved every bit of it."

- Kayla Wong, BA '13

"So many faculty members are personable, kind and warm. And that's awesome!"

- Caroline Camp Corrales, BM '14

"I came to Webster because I wanted to be a better songwriter, and I've accomplished that."

- Tim Walther, BM '14

Want to know more?

Are you seeking the right college for music study? Small classes, dedicated artist/teachers, and myriad opportunities make us a destination school! Find out more:

Seniors 2015

The Department of Music captured a few moments with our 2015 graduating seniors to find out what they will miss, what they will share, and what makes Webster their home.

Connor Scott

March 2016

Music education major Connor Scott wins a conducting competition, and talks about his time at Webster University.

Ready for success

Spring 2016

Chris Poetz (BM '16) talks about how the faculty have helped him be ready for film school.

Chamber Singers

March 2014

Chamber Singers perform at the 2014 divisional convention of the American Choral Directors Association.

Music Education

Spring 2015

Christy Timberlake is featured in an introduction to Music Education at Webster University.

Bob Chamberlin

May 2015

Bob Chamberlin sat down with the department of music to give us a glimpse inside his 42 year history with the university and share some memories and advice with students and his colleagues as he moves into the next phase of his life.